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BV03 KXY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,517 mi
Last recorded93,517 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 KXY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 93,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 93,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 79,317 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 79,315 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2016 71,146 miles

both front tyre wear inner edges

child seat fitted

n/s and o/s floor corrosion

n/s/r brake pipe corrosion b/l

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 71,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyre wear inner edges

child seat fitted

n/s and o/s floor corrosion

n/s/r brake pipe corrosion b/l

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 68,886 miles

front and rear tyre treads perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,977 miles

condition of rear number plate BORDERLINE

corrosion and grease on rear of o/s main brake pipe BORDERLINE

corrosion on both front floors

corrosion on both rear undersills

Pass 24 May 2013 60,591 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 54,574 miles

condition rear no. plate

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes BODERLINE

Pass 24 May 2011 49,341 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 42,669 miles

chip in screen

Pass 29 May 2009 34,859 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,685 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,912 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 12,095 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BV03 KXY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV03 KXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV03 KXY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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